Minimum Horizontal Distance from Passing Persons (Absolute Limit)
Verified from official sourcesAMC1 UAS.OPEN.040(1)AMC1 UAS.OPEN.040(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
When flying in subcategory A3, you should maintain a minimum horizontal distance of at least 30 meters from any passing uninvolved person.
Requirement as structured
EASA accepts that the minimum horizontal distance from a person passing the area is estimated as no less than 30 m, as a means of complying with UAS.OPEN.040(1).
Original regulatory text
A minimum horizontal distance from the person that is passing the area could be estimated as follows: (1) no less than 30 m;
Applies when
- country
- European Union / EASA
- operation
- EU UAS operation
- subcategory
- A3
- regulatory category
- Open